Junior Hunters Eligible to Receive Special Decal, Certificate

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After bagging a deer or turkey, hunters 16 years of age and younger can contact a Junior Hunter Game Certification Agent to receive a Junior Hunter Decal and personalized certificate at no charge. Deer and turkey biology and behavior, deer and turkey anatomy, safe firearms handling and marksmanship must be mastered for successful hunting. The list of agents is available here

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September 16, 2005

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov